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What Changed Your Mind?

On December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Musings2 Comments

The most important mind-changers aren't nuggets you'll note in a TED talk or even lessons you'll learn from a book. They're experiences that change who you are.

Time Is The Real Bottom Line

On December 17, 2018March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice5 Comments

The familiar expression “time is money” has it almost exactly backwards. The bottom-line value isn’t money; it’s quality time.

Does the Data Really Know?

On December 10, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

We increasingly expect “the data” to guide us. But what do they really know?

What Is Patriotism?

On December 6, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.

Why Can’t I Just Make Up My Own Mind?

On October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Because your mind is basically a hypersensitive elephant with an untrained rider on top.

How Small Is “Nano” Small?

On October 5, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Musings1 Comment

You probably know that nanotechnology operates at very small scales. But just how small is “nano” small? Let's look for a little perspective.

Why Do We Keep So Much Stuff?

On October 1, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Keep less. Delete more. Live better.

Should I Try to Make a Career Out of Doing What I Love?

On September 8, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

My basic advice on finding a good career path.

Why Do I Have to Clean It Up?

On August 19, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

The Cleaning Fairy isn't coming, so you'd best be prepared to blot.

What Makes for a Good Marriage?

On July 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.

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